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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 09: U.S. first lady Melania Trump comes out from the Blue Room to deliver a statement at the Grand Foyer of the White House on April 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. The first lady made a public statement to deny any ties to Jeffrey Epstein Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ALEX WONG / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) US First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise statement on Thursday denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, or that she herself was a victim of the convicted sex offender. The 55-year-old’s rare on-camera…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has promised to give his best in the final seven games of the season as Nottingham Forest fight to stay in the Premier League. Forest are currently 16th in the table, sitting just three points above the relegation zone in the Premier League. The battle to avoid the drop is tight, with only a few points separating several teams near the bottom. Awoniyi, who has struggled with injuries this season, has spent more time on the bench as other forwards have led the attack. However, he says he is ready to step up when called…

Jennifer Odonwodo, wife of late Nollywood actor JohnPaul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, paid tribute to her husband on Friday, recounting the moment she received news of his death. In a post shared on her Instagram page, she described the incident as “the most devastating call” of her life. The mother of three wrote, “This day two years ago, at about some minutes past 3pm, while getting dressed to go for a photoshoot, I received the most devastating call of my life… Awele, the boat JP was on just capsized. “My hands immediately started shaking, but a part of…

The 8,262-mile journey took him through 21 countries, transforming an extraordinary physical feat into a powerful act of activism, aimed at confronting racism and reshaping how migration is understood.Born in Uganda and raised in the United Kingdom, Deo first took up running to manage his health. Over time, that personal discipline grew into a journey of purpose, connecting endurance with identity, protest and hope.Turning pointIn 2020, a moment of global reckoning around racial injustice – the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis – became a turning point for Deo. He realised his running could serve a purpose beyond endurance. “I thought,…

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Global mobile money transactions surpassed $2tn in 2025, marking a doubling of transaction values in just four years, according to the ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2026’ prepared by the GSMA Mobile Money programme. The report highlights the rapid growth of mobile money since its inception 25 years ago, noting that it took two decades to reach the first $1tn in annual transaction value. Today, mobile money has become a mainstream financial service for underserved populations, enabling access to financial services for millions without traditional banking. In 2025, mobile money reached 2.3 billion registered accounts, an increase…

The European Union Delegation to Nigeria has announced a six-month traineeship opportunity for young Nigerian graduates interested in international relations and diplomacy. According to a notice published on the delegation’s website on Thursday, the traineeship would take place within its Political, Press and Information Section. It will tentatively start in July 2026, while “the deadline for submitting applications is 08/05/2026.” According to the notice, the programme is designed to give participants practical insight into the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU represents its interests and values in Nigeria. Successful applicants will be involved in “drafting reports on…

There are growing fears within Nigeria’s aviation sector as the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency warns that the country could soon lose its ability to effectively monitor aircraft within its airspace due to ageing radar infrastructure. For air traffic controllers who rely daily on the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria system, the complaints are becoming more resounding. Managing Director of NAMA, Farouk Umar, while playing host to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mahmoud Kambari, described the current situation of the TRACON as terrible. He said, “Our area of urgent attention includes the air traffic surveillance…

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress shows no sign of abating as internal wrangling and legal hurdles have stalled the state congresses scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. The crisis, which has since fragmented the party into three camps led by former Senate President David Mark, Nafiu Gombe and a bloc spearheaded by some state ADC chairmen, led to the recent de-recognition of the Mark-led National Working Committee by the Independent National Electoral Commission. While some states have announced the suspension of their congresses, a few states have vowed to proceed with the election ahead of the party’s…

Nigerian full-back, Felix Agu has praised his Super Eagles teammate, Victor Boniface as the striker begins his recovery from injury, highlighting the player’s undeniable skill despite a lengthy absence from competitive play. Boniface has encountered a difficult 2025–26 season following a severe knee injury that necessitated surgery in January. This setback posed a risk of sidelining him for the entire season, leaving Bremen and their supporters uncertain about his immediate return. After several months away from the field, Boniface has recently started training again, with the club carefully overseeing his reintegration to avoid any recurrence of the injury. Agu, who…